Proverbs 16:3-14 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

3. Share your plans with the Lord,and you will succeed.

4. The Lord has a reasonfor everything he does,and he lets evil people liveonly to be punished.

5. The Lord doesn't likeanyone who is conceited—you can be surethey will be punished.

6. If we truly love God,our sins will be forgiven;if we show him respect,we will keep away from sin.

7. When we please the Lord,even our enemiesmake friends with us.

8. It's better to be honestand poorthan to be dishonestand rich.

9. We make our own plans,but the Lord decideswhere we will go.

10. Rulers speak with authorityand are never wrong.

11. The Lord doesn't like itwhen we cheat in business.

12. Justice makes rulers powerful.They should hate evil

13. and like honesty and truth.

14. An angry rulercan put you to death.So be wise!Don't make one angry.

Proverbs 16